Tourism

For your first time in Saigon, I always recommend staying within District 1 as not only are you near to places of interest but you will find that a lot of stores and restaurants can speak a little English, making it all-around easier to explore and communicate. The main backpacker area is around Pham Ngu […]

Motorbiking, Travel Tips, Vietnam With little-to-no clear rules, it’s not surprising that the roads of Vietnam have garnered a reputation as one of the most dangerous places to drive. I’m not here to tell you that it’s safe, I have seen my share of accidents, but I have found that with some conscious effort you […]

When in the land of motorbikes, you have to ride one! Here are the best roads to motorbike in Vietnam, including rentals, routes and Easy Rider tours. Motorbiking, Travel Guides, Vietnam Unsure if the Mekong Delta is worth visiting? I promise you it is! This itinerary shares unique things to see, where to stay and […]

Vietnam is overwhelming for most people. New sights, new smells, new faces, new customs, new language. But one of the biggest things to adapt to is the traffic. The most common form of transport in Saigon, and across Vietnam, is motorbikes. There are lots of them. 8.5 million of them scooting about Ho Chi Minh […]

Looking for the best things to do in Phong Nha Ke Bang national park, Vietnam? This guide has you covered; from cave tours, hiking and the best sunset spot! If you’re looking to experience the stunning nature that Vietnam has to offer, then you better make sure Phong Nha is on your itinerary. The national […]

As a tiny, still developing island, there are some key things you need to know before you travel to Koh Rong. Many of these things are minor and won’t prevent you from having a great trip, but the knowledge can go a long way in helping you prepare for the ultimate island experience. As with […]

After a well-rested sleep at Mekong Pottery Homestay* we headed off to explore Yenni’s uncle’s pottery factory. I was expecting a small-scale operation, so I was surprised to discover multiple huge warehouses tucked just off the main road. Without Yenni’s insider knowledge we would have been completely clueless, which made me curious about how many […]

If you only have the time or budget to splurge on one tour in Phong Nha, make it a hike through the Abandoned Valley. The jungle trek is challenging, but the spoils of swimming in idyllic blue waters, traversing giant cave formations and feasting on a BBQ under the overhang of a cave made the […]

Motorbiking in Vietnam, whether it’s a loop around a region or motorbiking across the whole country, is sure to be a bucketlist adventure. Of course, there are lots of risks when doing a motorbike trip in Vietnam, the foremost being road safety but there’s also smaller things that could happen like running out of gas […]

When cave explorers first explored this cave they were so mesmerised by the scale and stunning stalagmites and stalactites, that they decided Paradise Cave was the perfect name for it. Stretching 31km deep into the limestone karst, Paradise Cave is the longest dry cave in Asia. At some points, the cave hits heights over 70m […]

To visit Angkor Wat, you will need to base yourself in the city of Siem Reap. Here is some essential information for planning your stay in Siem Reap, including how to get around the temples. As the gateway to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap is one of the easiest places to visit in Cambodia. There’s an […]

Everyone has a few crazy pipe dreams; daydreams that more often than not stay as whimsical “if only’s”. Well, 2018 was very much a year of going after what I wanted, so I took the plunge and did something with my pipe dream. I wanted to buy a vintage honda cub motorbike. So I found […]

Planning a trip to Cambodia this year? This guide shares the COVID entry requirements and how to get a visa to visit Cambodia in 2022. After 2 years, Vietnam is open for international tourism! This guide shares the COVID entry requirements for Vietnam, what visas are available & how to apply for your visa.

In short, visa waivers, and e-visas are back in business as they were pre-COVID for travel in Vietnam. Longer visas are yet to be announced, but from my view on the ground, I think they will resume before the end of the year. Visa Exemptions for Vietnam As of 16/03/22, Vietnam has resumed visa exemptions […]